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BP51 UMV

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UMV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 89,097 miles

Battery insecure

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 89,097 miles

Battery insecure

o/s front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 86,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,506 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 78,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres worn inner and outer edges possible underinflation

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,689 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BP51 UMV is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP51 UMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP51 UMV registered?

BP51 UMV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is BP51 UMV safe to buy?

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